Sprouted Moong Dhokla – a light, healthy and delicious snack made with sprouted moong and semolina (sooji/rava).
If you are looking for a healthy, protein rich snack or breakfast dish, this sprouted moong dhokla is just the thing. A wholesome twist to the traditional dhokla, this recipe uses sprouted moong, making it rich in nutrients and easy to digest. The addition of semolina gives it the perfect texture.
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About Sprouted Moong Dhokla
Sprouted Moong Dhokla is a healthy twist to your regular dhokla. ! Made with protein-rich sprouted moong and flavoured with fresh coriander, ginger, and green chillies, this Sprouted Moong Dhokla is soft and spongy. The semolina gives it a perfect texture and the tempering not only infuses the dhokla with flavour but also adds a delightful crunch in every bite.
What takes this dish to the next level is the vibrant Dhaniya Kairi Chutney (Coriander Raw Mango Chutney) —a refreshing raw mango and coriander chutney that pairs beautifully with the warm, fluffy dhoklas. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious breakfast, a light snack, or a healthy tiffin idea, this dhokla ticks all the boxes. Quick to make, easy to digest, and full of flavor—give it a try!
Step-wise instructions with pictures
Blend sprouted moong, coriander leaves, green chillies, chopped ginger, and curds to a smooth paste.
Transfer this paste to a mixing bowl. Add semolina and mix well. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
For the chutney, in a blender, combine coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, garlic, raw mango, salt, and ice cubes. Blend into a smooth paste. Set aside.
After 20 minutes, add salt and 2–3 tablespoons of water to the batter. Mix well. Add baking soda and give it a quick mix.
Grease a dhokla plate and pour the batter into it. Sprinkle a pinch of red chilli powder on top. Steam for 10–12 minutes. Once done, allow it to cool. Cut into desired shapes.
For the tempering, Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add sesame seeds, asafoetida, slit green chillies, and curry leaves.
Pour the tempering evenly over the dhoklas.
Unmould the dhoklas . Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and grated, fresh coconut. Serve with the refreshing coriander raw mango chutney.
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Sprouted Moong Dhokla
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sprouted moong
- ½ cup coriander leaves
- 3 green chillies, chopped
- 1 inch ginger, chopped
- 3 tbsp curds
- ½ cup semolina (rava/sooji)
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- salt to taste
- a pinch of red chilli powder
For tempering
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds (sarso/rai)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
- ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 2 green chillies, slit
- few curry leaves
For Dhaniya Kairi Chutney (Coriander Raw Mangi Chutney)
- 2 cups of fresh coriander leaves
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- 2 green chillies
- 1 large clove of garlic
- ½ cup of chopped raw mango
- salt to taste
- 4 to 5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Into a mixer jar, add sprouted moong, coriander leaves,green chillies, chopped ginger, curds and blend to a smooth paste.
- Transfer this paste to a mixing bowl. Add semolina and mix well. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- For the chutney, in a blender, combine coriander leaves,mint leaves, green chillies, garlic, raw mango, salt, and ice cubes. Blend into a smooth paste. Set aside.
- After 20 minutes, add salt and 2–3 tablespoons of water to the batter. Mix well.
- Add baking soda and give it a quick mix.
- Boil water in a steamer. Grease a dhokla plate and pour the batter into it. Sprinkle a pinch of red chilli powder on top. Steam for 10–12 minutes. Once done, allow itto cool. Cut into desired shapes.
- For the tempering, Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustardseeds and let them crackle. Add sesame seeds, asafoetida, slit green chillies, and curry leaves.
- Pour the tempering evenly over the dhoklas. Unmould the dhoklas and serve with the refreshing coriander raw mango chutney.
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